better grammar comprehension and perform better on the TOEFL test than
those who use the traditional methods found in schools and textbooks.
Just what is this powerful natural method? The research is clear that
simply reading for pleasure is the most effective reading method of all. In
other words, all you need to do is read interesting and fairly easy books in
English. No exercises are necessary. No tests are necessary. No complex
reading strategies are necessary. No lessons are necessary. No required
books are necessary.
Easy High Volume Pleasure Reading
There is no big secret to reading in English. In fact, the answer couldn’t be
simpler. You need to read books (in English) that are interesting and fairly
easy to you. You need to read them every day and you need to read a lot of
them.
It turns out that volume is the key to improvements with reading. In other
words, the key to better English reading is to read more pages every day,
and more books every month. Choosing extremely difficult books is
counter-productive. Some learners think they’ll improve faster by reading
difficult material but the opposite is true. The best reading materials are
ones you can read without the use of a dictionary.
Compelling content is also vital. You must choose books that are
extremely interesting to you. Of course, this will be different for everyone.
If you love science, then you should read easy books about science and
science fiction. If you love romance, then you should read easy romance
books. If you love comic books, then read your favorite comic books in
English!
In the beginning, you may need to read books that are designed for young
adults. Read as many as you can every week. The more you read
compelling material, the faster your reading will become and the faster it
will improve. Soon you’ll be reading novels and non-fiction books that are
designed for adults.
